How to Make Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whole roasted cauliflower is a delicious and visually stunning dish that's perfect for a special dinner or a holiday meal. The tender, flavorful cauliflower is infused with the smoky, earthy flavor of smoked paprika, making it a unique and irresistible addition to any menu.

This recipe is a great way to showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. Cauliflower is often overlooked as a side dish, but when roasted whole, it becomes the star of the show. The presentation of a whole ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Trim large leaves off cauliflower. Trim stalk so cauliflower can sit flat in a Dutch oven.
  • Grind fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle. Mix in smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk in olive oil to form a paste. Rub the paste all over the cauliflower. Drizzle lemon juice all over.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes. Uncover and baste with any juices that have pooled at the base. Continue baking, uncovered, until top is browned and center feels completely tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 84mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 15mg
    • Potassium: 526mg